Welcome

Little Jesters is the on site preschool which offers a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment. Our preschool provides care for children aged 2 years 9 months to 4 years old. We are very much part of the wider school, with our own building set into the heart of the playground. We are lucky enough to benefit from the wonderful resources that surround us, including the large playing field, school library bus, outdoor swimming pool and mature woods.

Our staff are also very much part of the school team and work closely with the Reception teacher and other professionals to provide a high quality setting that meets the needs of all children and their families. Our aim is that the children in Little Jesters transfer into school with confidence and excitement about the next stage of their learning journey.

The inside learning environment is bright and welcoming with the outside area also providing a range of learning opportunities that are engaging and accessible for all children at any time during the day. Our wider school facilities promote high standards whilst being a place where children can be safe and secure as they develop their independence.

Little Jesters families will benefit from having access to the excellent wrap-around care currently provided in school. The school's onsite kitchen provides nutritious hot meals each lunch time, which can be purchased for Little Jesters children. 

Intake for 2023/24 - Places for this academic year have already been allocated. Please complete the form for registering your interest and a member of the team will be in touch if we can accommodate your request. This is for children who will be turning 3 or 4 from 01/09/2023 - 31/08/2024. We are taking applications for this intake via the following form In Year Registration of Interest form 2023/24

Intake for 2024/25 -  Please complete the form for registering your interest and a member of the team will be in touch if we can accommodate your request. This is for children who will be turning 3 or 4 from 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2025. We are taking applications for this intake via the following form In Year Registration of Interest form 2024/25

Contact: If you would like more information on Little Jesters, or need to contact the Preschool, please phone 01453 810254 or email LittleJesters@berkeley.gloucs.sch.uk .

Useful Links

• www.ofsted.gov.uk –  Office for Standards in Education

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